Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan

24 Pages·2016·2.94 MB·English

by  Lynn Przeniczny

Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596
516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax)
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
Mission Statement
We,theparishfamilyofthe
ChurchofSaintAidan,
strengthenedbytheEucharistand
encouragedbytheWordofGod,welcomeall,
forwerecognizethateveryoneisachildof
Godandnooneshouldbeexcluded.
GuidedbytheHolySpiritthrough
prayer,westriveasonetobuildtheBodyof
Christ.Wecommitourselvestonurturinglife-longfaith
formation,fosteringlayleadership,promoting
socialjustice,engagingouryouthinevery
aspectofparishlife,andofferingcareand
compassionateservicetoall.
WeinviteeveryonetowalkwithJesus
andexperienceHishealingpowerandlove.
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 18, 2016
PraisetheLord,wholiftsupthepoor.
The Pastoral Staff
Rev.Msgr.JamesM.McDonald,Pastor-ext.9108
Rev.JeffYildirmaz,AssociatePastor-ext.9105
Rev.JerryMathew,AssociatePastor
R‘ ev.DamianHalligan,SJInResidence
DeaconSalvatoreB.Villani
DeaconFrancisJ.Love-ext.9557
DeaconRudyMartin-ext.9412
Mr.DragoBubalo,DMA(cand).MusicDirectorext.9130
[email protected]
www.staidanparish.org
St.AidanSchool Baptism
(GradesNursery-3.ext.9202,9203) BaptismofChildren: Eachmonthonthe1stSundayand3rd
(Grades4-8,ext.9302,9303) Sundayat1:30PMceremony. Required: Parents’classonthe
MissEileenP.Oliver,Principal 2ndSundayofeachmonthbeginningwiththe12:00Mass. For
Mrs.JulieO’Connell,AssistantPrincipal baptismalinformation,contacttheRectoryofficeext.9101
Tuesday-Fridaybetweenthehoursof10:00AM-3:00PM.
FaithFormationandSpirituality-ext.9404,9405
Mrs.ElaineSmith,DirectorofFaithFormation BAPTISMCLASSFORNEWPARENTS
&SpecialNeeds ext.9406 TherequiredBaptismclassfornewparentsisheldthesecond
Sundayofeachmonthbeginningwiththe12:00Massparentsare
ParishSocialMinistry -ext.9408
askedtogatheratSt.Joseph’sstatuetotherightofthemainaltar.
Ms.RosemarieCavallaro,Director-ext.9410
Penance/Reconciliation
YouthMinistry
TheSacramentofPenanceiscelebratedeverySaturdayfrom
Mr.StephenLoewenthal,Coordinator-ext.9403
1:00-1:30PMand4:00-5:00PMinourchurchorbyappointment.
[email protected]
PastoralCouncil-ext. 9592
Marriage
Members: TotiConforti,CathyFrischmann,BonnieParente,
ArrangementsaretobemadeattheRectoryofficeatleast9
ErinFlynn,MaryEllenTesta,SuellenPeterson,andJackieMcHugh monthsinadvance.Pre-CanaandFOCCUSregistrationsmustbe
XavierFleming arrangedthroughtheparish.
Buildings&GroundsDepartment—ext.9122
AnointingoftheSick&CommunionoftheSick
LiturgyoftheEucharist
Theanointingofthesicktakesplaceafterthe12:00PMMasson
SaturdayMorning9:00AM
the4thSundayofeachmonth. Anyonewhoishomeboundmay
SaturdayEvening5:00and7:30PM
receiveHolyCommunionathomeonaregularbasis.Eucharistic
Sunday:7:30AM,9:00AM,*10:30AM,12:00PM&5:00PM
ministersassistthepriestsinthisministry.Pleasecalltherectory-
*LiturgyoftheWordforChildren
ext.9101.
Daily: 6:30AM,9:00AM,12:30&5:30PMMondaythruFriday Adoration
MorningPrayer FirstandthirdFridaysofthemonth1:00-3:00PMintheChurch.
8:40AMMondaythruSaturday 12:30-1:30PMonSaturdaysinthechurch.
TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 CONTINUED
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 5:00 PM John Persico (2nd Anniversary Rem.)
St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr Diane T. Coppolo (3rd Anniversary Rem.)
Prv 3: 27-34; Lk 8: 16-18 Joseph Munson
6:30 AM Eleanor Kelly (Birthday Rem.) Margaret Monfort

7:30 AM Rosa Barao-Thompson 7:30 PM Therese & Ralph Sposato

9:00 AM Meghan Jestic (Birthday Rem.) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

12:30 PM Clyde Perro, Jr. (Birthday Rem.) Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:30 PM Daniel Kopetic (2nd Anniversary Rem.) Am 6: 1a, 4-7; 1 Tm 6: 11-16; Lk 16: 19-31

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan

St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang 9:00 AM Tim Foley

and Companions, Martyrs 10:30 AM James G. Brassill

Prv 21: 1-6, 10-13; Lk 8: 19-21 (20th Anniversary Rem.)
6:30 AM Mary Ann Voulo 12:00 PM Ryan Meegan

7:30 AM Susana Panal (Birthday Rem.) Ronnie Ledwith

9:00 AM Joseph Reardon (1st Anniversary Rem.)

12:30 PM Msgr. Robert Kirwin Antonio Machado

5:30 PM Angeline Castagna (1st Anniversary Rem.) John Fitzgerald

7:30 PM Meditation on Mary (Fr. Damian) 5:00 PM Maria Ester Oliviera

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Eph 4: 1-7, 11-13; Mt 9: 9-13 AFTER THE 12:00 PM MASS
6:30 AM Danny Steiniger

7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan

9:00 AM Joseph Sirotnak (1st Anniversary Rem.)

12:30 PM Julito De Castro LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
5:30 PM Pasquale Salva (Birthday Rem.) The Little Sisters of the Poor will be at our parish this

THURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
weekend, September 17th/18th. Many of you know
Weekday
the Little Sisters of the Poor in their ministry with the
Eccl 1: 2-11; Lk 9: 7-9
elderly poor. The Sisters depend on your generosity
6:30 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin
to help them provide a safe and comfortable home for
7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan

the elderly men and women in the Queen of Peace
9:00 AM Lv. Ints. of Elise Sainato

12:30 PM Joseph Sayour Residence in Queens Village. There the Residents are

5:30 PM Esther Balisteri (Birthday Rem.) surrounded with love, respect, peace and security until

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 their death. The Sisters will be at the doors of the
St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest church as you leave Mass to receive your donations.
Eccl 3: 1-11; Lk 9: 18-22 Please be as generous as your means allow.
6:30 AM Frances Kivatisky

7:30 AM Catherine F. Meyer
9:00 AM Helen Sullivan

12:30 PM Dcd. Mbrs. of Shuell/Grybowski Family BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL
1:00-3:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)

3:00 PM Kasey Hughes/Michael Vila

(Nuptial Ceremony)

5:30 PM Bob & Rita Hesse

(In Thanksgiving 60thWedding
Anniversary)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 In Loving Memory of
Weekday
CHARLES DOMBECK
Eccl 11: 9—12: 8; Lk 9: 43b-45
Requested by Margaret Lyons
9:00 AM Kathryn Albertini (1st Anniversary Rem.)
12:30-1:30 PM Confessions
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

STUPID AND CHEERFUL

About two weeks ago in New York City the radio psychologist Dr. Joy
Browne died suddenly. At the time of her death she was still broadcasting and
giving advice on a variety of subjects. As you might imagine, I had many ar-
eas of disagreement with her because she believed in a number things that
are opposed to the teaching of Christ and the Catholic Church. For exam-
ple, she accepted divorce and remarriage as well as artificial contraception. At
the same time, I must say she was a superb listener and had a great talent of get-
ting people to come to the point. She also treated her listeners with respect and
dignity.

In this article I want to reflect on three of her key ideas that I believe are very
useful in the living of the Christian life. One piece of advice that was a con-
stant with her was the principle of Stupid and Cheerful. I have found this
very useful in a variety of situations. It goes like this. You are minding your
own business and are confronted by someone who wants to stir up some kind
of trouble. He or she is angry because what someone did or didn't do—and they
want to bring you into the fray. It even may be that they want to criticize you or
a friend or relative. Instead of getting involved, you simply act as if you knew
nothing about the matter at hand and be kind and pleasant. You might be sur-
prised how often it works! It's a new twist to the old biblical principle, "A
soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words make tempers
flare.”(Proverbs 15:1)

A great piece of advice was: Don't Start World War III. This is an absolute
gem and can be used by everybody! Let me give you just two examples. You
didn't get invited to a party at your in-laws and your feelings are hurt because
you feel they never liked you anyway. Instead of making a big fuss, keep your
mouth shut and enjoy a free day. Avoid a family ruckus. Help your marriage by
letting something pass. Create your own happiness and don't depend on the af-
firmation of relatives or in-laws.

Another good example is preserving peace and tranquility. Peace in the
family is a priority. Don't disrupt that peace over unnecessary fighting.
What they name the new baby is the parents' business—not yours. Avoid taking
sides in family disputes—pray for the parties, listen and keep your opinions to
yourself. You don't need to join the fight.

There are, of course, situations in which a follower of Christ has to speak
up. We can never countenance or even give the appearance of approving
moral evil, but we don't need to be troublemakers or self-righteous people.
After all, as St. Paul says "charity is the bond of perfection." (Col 3:14)
Joy Browne was noted for the "dreaded one year rule." Basically she thought that if you
left a serious relationship, you should not get into a new one for at least a year. I think this is
debatable—but there is a wisdom behind it. People are often so hurt after a breakup that they
almost immediately look for another relationship—and sometimes this is simply a band-aid ap-
proach. Whether or not you agree, the point is that human beings need to be honest with them-
selves and avoid a quick fix approach to the very complex matter of human relationships. Fol-
lowers of Christ must always keep in mind that marriage is a sacred relationship between
a man and woman and should be entered into only after prayer, reflection and spiritual
preparation.

I said a prayer for Dr. Joy Browne when I heard of her death. While we had serious dis-
agreements, I learned a lot from her.

In Jesus and Mary,

Monsignor James M. McDonald
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED

SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto,
Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan,
Kathleen Gattis, Joseph Fitzgerald, Rita Amendola, Virginia Fallon,
Joyce French, Barney Rinaldi, Judy Eberso-Kostovick, Chris Lynch,
Michael Vladich, Terry Laughlin, Anthony Rosario, Deacon Frank Love,
Kimberly Kurz, Catherine Reardon, Bob Hesse, Margaret Cacioppo,
Audrey Scott, Toti Conforti, Maryann O’Brien, Karen Manolis, Philip
Capobianco, John Baglione, Cathy Fritz, Jessica Dribble

DECEASED: Roland Truman, Ana Bubalo, James Dunn, Barbara Wasielewski,
Frank Perri, Concetta Cusumano, Christopher Dowdell, Barbara Ueland
and for all those who have died serving our country.
REMEMBERING OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN
Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus,
as we continue to pray for world peace.
September 18, 2016

Catechetical Sunday

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

As the chief catechist of the Diocese of Rockville Centre I am delighted to join you in the cele-
bration of Catechetical Sunday 2016! How appropriate it is for us to focus on this year’s theme: “Prayer:
The Faith Prayed” as we continue our celebration of the Year of Mercy.

This year’s theme reminds me of the adage used so frequently by liturgists for many centuries: lex
orandi lex credendi. This Latin phrase states so succinctly the intimate relationship between the law of
prayer and the law of belief. What a timely meditation for all of the baptized who are called by Pope
Francis to be missionary disciples in the world today. We cannot spread the Gospel if we don’t first pray.
We can’t know the Gospel if we do not hear the Word of God proclaimed in our Sunday assemblies.

On this Catechetical Sunday we give thanks to all those in our parishes who give their time and
talent to bringing the Word to life in our various catechetical programs. We give thanks too for all who
strive to make our Sunday liturgies opportunities for our families to gather and pray as one, holy, catholic
and universal church here in the Diocese of Rockville Centre as they pray together at Sunday Mass in the
parish.

As we continue to pray during this Year of Mercy let us reach out to all those who participate in
our catechetical programs. Let us provide opportunities for them to come to Sunday Mass to experience
the joy of being one with us as we come together each week as the Merciful Body of Christ.

With my prayers and best wishes, I am

Faithfully yours in Christ,

PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone [phone] • fax [phone] • www.drvc.org
ST. PIUS X ENRICHED LIVING FACILITY FUND

On September 24th/25th, we will have our special second collection for
the retired priests of our Diocese who reside, or are recuperating at St. Pius
X Enriched Living Facility in Amityville.

The facility accommodates our retired priests who require assistance with
daily living, while still allowing them to serve as active, fully engaged
members of the community. It also is a place for our priests to go on a tem-
porary basis as they recover from illness or other injury.

A brochure highlighting the St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility may have
been mailed to you, or may be found in church today. Please take a bro-
chure and prayerfully consider a donation to the St. Pius X Enriched Living
Facility Fund. You may use your envelope to place this donation in the mail
or drop in the collection basket next weekend, the weekend of September
24th/25th.

On behalf of all the priests serving our Diocese, I thank you for your con-
cern and generosity.

Monsignor James M. McDonald
Pastor
The Church of St. Aidan will be pur-
chasing 6 new chalices for distribution
of the precious blood at Mass. They will
be available for memorialization at a
cost of $600.00 each. They will be en-
graved on the bottom of the chalice. If
you are interested in memorializing a
chalice, please complete the following
information, make all checks payable to
the Church of St. Aidan and return to the
Rectory office. Any questions please
call [phone] x9101.

Name____________________________

Telephone________________________

Email address_____________________

Inscription
_______________________________

_______________________________

STEWARDSHIP
09/13/15 $25,665
09/11/16 $27,292 (+0.28%)

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLECTION
09/13/15 $ 3,864
09/11/16 $ 3,615 (-6.42%)

This weekend’s second collection is for Religious Education.
Next week second collection is for the Pius X Enriched Living Facility

Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish.
FLOWER MEMORIALS

In Thanksgiving
(Mary’s Shrine)

In Thanksgiving I n T h a n k s g i v i n g
In Thanksgiving
(Sacred Heart Shrine) (St. Therese Shrine)
(St. Joseph’s Shrine)
In Thanksgiving

(St. Anthony’s Shrine)
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
The opportunity to be anointed with the Oil of the Sick will take place on Sunday, Sep-
tember 25th after the 12:00 noon Mass. All who wish to be anointed should gather in
Mary’s transept immediately after the Mass. If you are facing surgery, suffering from
increased physical, mental, emotional illness or suffering from chronic pain, you should
consider being anointed.
PEANUT BUTTER GANG
Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sandwiches at our
last session. We made about 850 sandwiches and 187 wash-up kits. The Gang
meets on the second Saturday of every month. Join us if you can.
UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY
Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, September 30th at 7:30 PM in
St. Aidan’s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament and Mass, blessing with the First Class Relic of Padre
Pio Music by Michael Zabrocki. Refreshments and fellowship to follow.
For information please call Tecky at [phone] or Angela at (516) 655-
4429.
LITURGY CORNER
After the offerings have been placed on the altar and the accompanying
rites completed, a single Prayer over the Offerings is said by the cele-
brant during which he prays that God will accept our offerings, and we
join in this petition, by our “Amen”.
BETHANY RETREAT 2017
Mark your calendar for the Bethany Retreat 2017, From Beth-
any to Calvary. The dates are March 10th & 11th. Open to
all parishioners.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE

FIRST WEEK

Adriana Cavallaro, St. Aidan
Sean Manning, St. Aidan

Dana Petrocelli, St. Aidan
Simon Kiser, Williston Park, NY

Christine Tedeschi, Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Scarsdale, NY
Christopher Cardone, St. Paul, Yonkers, NY

SECOND WEEK
Kara Shine, St. Aidan
Sean Conroy, Our Lady of Lourdes, Massapequa Park, NY

Liana Baldo, St. Raphael, East Meadow, NY
Christopher O’Mara, St. Joseph, Garden City, NY

Andrea Urgites, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY
Kris Pizarro, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY

THIRD WEEK
Kasey Hughes, St. Aidan
Michael Vila, Sacred Heart, Merrick, NY

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION
This Fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be hon-
ored at liturgies on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Church of St. Rose
of Lima, Massapequa and on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the
Church of Christ the King in Commack.. Both liturgies will begin at
2:30 PM. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and
complete instructions can be obtained at the Rectory office. Registration must be re-
ceived by September 30th for the October 23rd liturgy and by October 15th for the
November 6th liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the Spring for those who
may find that more convenient. Dates for the Spring celebrations will be communicated at
a later time. If you have any questions please call [phone] x207.
Church of St. Aidan
Blood Drive

Sunday – September 25, 2016
8:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM
Msgr. Kirwin Hall
When you give blood, you give
Another day at the beach,
Another hike in the woods,
Another night under the stars,
Another smile,
Another hug,
Another chance at life.

Eligibility Criteria:
Bring ID with signature or photo.
Minimum weight 110 lbs.
Age 16–75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need Doctor’s Note)
Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids
No tattoos for past 12 months
To make an appointment, please return the bottom portion to
Ro Cavallaro 746-6585 x.9410 or parish office

Name:_____________________________Phone #____________________

I would like to donate at:
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